Pennsylvania Bills

This bill creates a new three-day nonresident hunting license that is valid for the first three days of the regular firearms deer season in Pennsylvania. It sets the cost for this specific license at $30 and adds it to the existing list of hunting and furtaking license options. The law will officially take effect on July 1, 2027, allowing non-residents to purchase this short-term access to hunting privileges.

This bill amends Pennsylvania vehicle laws to specifically address the operation of off-road vehicles, such as all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes, within urban municipalities. It establishes new offenses for driving these vehicles in cities and counties that are not currently covered by existing regulations, as well as for fleeing police officers on such vehicles. The legislation sets specific fines and potential jail time for violations, including a misdemeanor charge if three or more people operate these vehicles recklessly in an urban area. Additionally, the bill clarifies that reckless driving on all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes in these designated areas will be treated with the same penalties as reckless driving on standard road vehicles.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to sell approximately 7.92 acres of former National Guard property in Mercer County to the City of Hermitage for a fair market value of $920,000. The transaction requires Governor approval and includes specific conditions, such as a permanent prohibition on using the land for licensed facilities like bars or clubs, with the title reverting to the state if this rule is violated. Any proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the State Armory Fund, and the city is responsible for paying all associated costs and fees. If the sale does not happen within 24 months, the property will instead be sold through a competitive bidding process.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to sell approximately 9 acres of state-owned land in Benner Township, Centre County, to Ferris Land Development, LP, for a price of $90,000. The sale requires approval from the Department of Corrections and the Governor and is subject to specific conditions, including a permanent ban on using the property for any licensed alcohol or similar facilities. The legislation also outlines that the buyer will be responsible for all transaction costs and that any unused authority to sell will expire two years after the bill takes effect.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to transfer approximately 4.48 acres of former Danville State Hospital land to the Borough of Danville for a nominal fee of $1. The transfer includes three specific parcels containing both land and existing buildings, along with an unopened alley. The process requires approval from the Governor before the Department of General Services can finalize the conveyance.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify attendance rules for charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools while protecting students from unfair penalties for transportation issues. It requires cyber charter schools to define specific criteria for student presence during online classes, such as being visible on camera for live sessions or completing weekly benchmarks for independent work, and mandates that administrators cannot alter attendance records except to fix errors. The legislation also establishes a formal appeal process for families to contest unexcused absence or tardy determinations and prohibits schools from counting tardiness as an absence or penalizing students for missing school due to a lack of district-provided transportation. Additionally, the bill strengthens reporting requirements by mandating that cyber charter schools submit unexcused absence data and benchmark completion information directly to the state department. Finally, it tightens procedures for handling truancy by requiring schools to notify parents in writing within ten days of a violation and clarifies the steps schools must take when a child is habitually absent.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to sell a 5.2988-acre parcel of state land in Penn Township, Snyder County, to the Penn Township Municipal Authority for $63,000. The transaction requires Governor approval and includes specific conditions that the land must be used exclusively as a municipal well site, with the property reverting to the state if this purpose is violated or if the land is used for a licensed facility. The sale is subject to existing easements for utilities and roads, and any proceeds from the transaction will be deposited into the state's General Fund.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to transfer ownership of the Peace Church property in Hampden Township to the Friends of Peace Church nonprofit. The transaction involves conveying approximately 1.135 acres of land and the church building for a nominal fee of $1, with the recipient responsible for all associated costs and fees. The transfer is subject to existing easements and allows the Commission to include specific conditions in the deed to protect the Commonwealth's interests. Additionally, the sale is exempt from realty transfer taxes, and the authority to complete this conveyance will expire if not finalized within two years.

This bill authorizes the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to sell a specific 5.483-acre property in Nanticoke to the City of Nanticoke for $860,000. The transaction requires the Governor's approval and will be finalized through a formal agreement of sale. The land, located at 490 East Main Street, includes certain buildings and excludes two smaller tracts previously granted to local organizations and private individuals.

This bill designates a specific bridge in Cambria County as the Technician 5th Grade Bernard C. Strohmier Memorial Bridge to honor a local veteran. The legislation officially names the structure after Strohmier, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II and survived imprisonment during the Battle of the Bulge. It requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs displaying the new name for traffic traveling in both directions. The act will become effective 60 days after being signed into law.

This bill updates Pennsylvania laws regarding how owners in condominiums, cooperatives, and planned communities can vote to change their governing documents, known as declarations. It establishes that at least 67% of the collected votes must support any changes, though existing documents can specify a higher threshold or allow a lower one if all units are used for non-residential purposes. The legislation also clarifies that specific types of amendments, such as those involving unit boundaries or leasehold cooperatives, may follow different voting rules outlined in the current statutes. Once passed, these new voting requirements will take effect 60 days after the law is enacted.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to modernize the rules governing community colleges and the State Board of Higher Education. It clarifies definitions for college planning, outlines how new colleges are established, and details the powers of the State Board and local boards of trustees regarding student admissions, tuition, and degrees. The legislation also sets specific criteria for approving new colleges, such as ensuring sufficient local population and financial resources, while requiring long-term strategic planning for existing institutions.